From 11th April 2025, Kingston Council has put up its parking charges in the borough … in some areas by a whopping 200%. The Council says this is “to ensure the operating costs incurred in providing, maintaining and enhancing the service, are covered and to assist the Council in its duties to maintain and ensure a safe and efficient road network that meets the needs of all road users.”
Chessington resident, Gia Borg Darcy, has set up a petition on the Council’s website against these massive hikes. She tells CDRA that the price has increased from £1.10 to £3.10 for an hour’s parking in Tolworth. “Residents are being forced to pay for two hours even if they only need one. Whether you park for one hour or two, the cost is the same—this is neither reasonable nor fair. Furthermore, if you do require one hour you are also losing your initial 30 minutes free” says Gia.
Sign Gia’s petition to support small businesses and their customers by addressing the impact of rising parking costs.
See the Council’s new parking charges for across the borough.